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We accept BCBS PPO and Blue Choice Plans. We will do our best to collect your insurance information and review benefits, however, it's your responsibility to ensure coverage before your first session. Unfortunately, as of 2018 there have been incidences where BCBS PPO coverage does not include behavioral health and it is outsourced to a third party vendor. 

Our out of network fee is $160/hr. Clients are responsible for payment at the time of service. At the end of each month, we provide the client with a 'superbill' (aka receipt) which can be submitted by you, to the insurance company for partial reimbursement. Many times the reimbursement is quite high and can be competitive with co-pay fees. We take special care to help in every way possible to guarantee a smooth process because we know how stressful it can be. We have a team of professionals ready to assist you. 

All outpatient therapists currently offer telehealth services. Please check with your insurance to confirm coverage. 

The Federal No Surprises Act aims to increase price transparency and reduce the likelihood that clients receive a “surprise” medical bill by requiring that providers inform clients of an expected charge for a service before the service is provided.

Starting January 1, 2022, behavioral health care providers will be required by law to give uninsured and self-pay clients a good faith estimate of costs for services when the client requests an estimate.

Simply Bee Counseling always discusses pricing with new clients prior to scheduling their first appointments and will continue to do so. However, if you would like a formal Good Faith Estimate (GFE), please know that you can ask for one and that the law requires that this GFE will become part of your medical record.

You can learn more about the No Surprises Act here: https://www.cms.gov/nosurprises 

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